About the job

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to play a vital role in the laboratory by supporting the Scientists. In this role, you will be responsible for the ordering, receipt, and issue of consumables and for the safe custody of the laboratory stores.

You would need to work in a safe manner in accordance with laboratory Health and Safety policies and procedures. You will organise the day-to-day stock requirements for the laboratory as well as ensure stock requests are verified and are accurate before issue, ensuring that adequate consumable stocks are maintained for the sections whilst minimising cost and wastage.

Location

This is a lab-based role located at Manchester Royal Infirmary, M13 9WL.

*Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*

Working Pattern – Full Time

Job description

As the Stores Assistant, your main responsibilities will include:

• To support the initiation of incidents for replacement stores items as required
• To receive and document all incoming supplies as required (duties which involve moderate lifting)
• To support the maintenance of the laboratory stock control system
• To distribute supplies throughout the laboratory (duties which involve moderate lifting)
• Clerical duties, including use of computers, and data entry, telephone enquiries.
• Dealing with visitors and deliveries
• Monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels, receipt of deliveries and preparation of orders.
• Porter duties, exchange of gas cylinders (duties which involve moderate lifting)
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with laboratory Health and Safety policies and procedures
• To participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities and assist the department in maintaining UKAS.
• Monitoring and routine maintenance of equipment
• Occasionally work under remote supervision following defined SOP/protocols and would be expected to refer non routine issues to their supervisor.

The duties/responsibilities listed above describe the post as it is at present and is not intended to be exhaustive. The job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary.

Please refer to the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Person specification

It is important through your application and Statement of Suitability of 500 words that you give evidence and examples of proven experience of each of the following criteria:

Essential 

• Experience of using computerised data systems
• GCSE Maths and English

Desirable

• GCSE Sciences or equivalent
  
  

Benefits

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%

Things you need to know

Selection process details

STAGE 1 - APPLICATION & SIFT: 

You will be required to complete an application form and submit a statement of suitability of up to 500 words. This will be assessed in line with the advertised essential criteria – please do provide evidence of how you meet this.

You will also be asked to provide information within the ‘Employer/ Activity history’ section of the application form. This is equivalent to the information you would provide on a CV, setting out your career history.

Your Statement of Suitability should outline your skills, experience, and achievements, providing evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria (outlined in the person specification section).

If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to an interview.

STAGE 2 – INTERVIEW 

This recruitment will involve an interview either face-to-face or via Teams.

As part of the process, candidates will be invited to interview which will involve an in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence in relation to the criteria set out in the Person Specification. 

Please note that as part of the interview process, you may be required to undertake a presentation or test.

The Success Profiles framework will be used to assess and recruit the most suitable candidate.  The following behaviours will be used at the interview:

• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together
• Delivering at Pace

 

Expected Timeline:

Advert close: 23:55hrs on 25th July 2024 – unfortunately, late applications will not be considered. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Please note these dates could be subject to change.  

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

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Working for the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.